Deputy Manager - Maternity Cover (Preschool/Nursery)
Description
Full job description:Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover) to join a community playgroup in Stoke Newington. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience working in a preschool or nursery setting with children aged 2–5 years. Management experience is desirable. This is a room-based role, so we are looking for someone who genuinely loves working with children, is warm, caring, and able to make learning fun. You will support, guide, and motivate staff while ensuring teaching, care, and safeguarding standards remain consistently high. Key requirements include: Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification (NVQ or equivalent) Strong knowledge of the EYFS First Aid, Safeguarding, and Food Hygiene training (essential) Valid DBS registered on the Update Service Ability to lead and support staff effectively Experience working with children aged 2–5 years EYPS or EYT is an advantage This position is maternity cover, running from January 2026 to December 2026.
The role is term-time only, 36 hours per week: Mondays: 8:45am – 5:15pm Tuesday–Friday: 8:45am – 4:15pm Free snacks and drinks are provided.
Hourly rate: £15.43.
You will work 39 weeks per year and be paid for 5.6 weeks of holiday.
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